Under the supervision of the Summer Camp Manager, the Equestrian Assistant attends to the health of all livestock and maintains the functionality and safety of farm related areas and equipment. The major responsibilities of this position include the following but are not limited to:

General Responsibilities

Prepare and care for all farm animals used for programming including (but not limited to): feeding, grooming, saddling and administration of medical treatments

Repair and maintain animal equipment and structures

Clean and organize horse tack and livestock enclosures

Secure designated areas, equipment and supplies

Maintain continuous inventory of supplies and report needs

Complete all required logs and documentation

Comply with Health and Fire Department regulations, organizational policies and accreditation standards

Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Exhibit the ability to work well within the Pathfinder Ranch organization and with other employees.

Provide excellent customer service and interaction in a friendly and professional manner to all clients, residents, vendors, contractors and fellow employees.

Complete tasks independently and in a timely and accurate manner.

Safely use hand and power tools such as shovels, rakes, saws, sprayers, trimmers

Follow established Company policies

Communicate effectively and carryout oral/written instruction.

18 years of age or older

Physical Requirements

Exerting and lifting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently

Work in excess of 8 hours per day

Ability to perform duties for entire shift (5 or more hours)

Ability to work on steep and uneven terrain in a variety of weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain or snow

Ability to work with horses, livestock and other animals

Dates of Work

Year-round, part-time.

Primarily weekends with some weekday work.

Compensation

$16.50 - $19.50 per hour

Paid Time Off

Health insurance options for those working full-time